Peggy, Monday was interesting as they tried their darndest to drag me back on that Committee. But I had my ground...politely of course. Your good vibes must've helped. :)

Sylvia I actually remember party lines. Sure, I was a kid but a neighbor once told me to "get off the line" for an emergency. 5 minutes later, I tried again and she was STILL gossiping. ;)

SouthLakesMom, most of the people I know are funny about their recipes: might share with YOU, but don't you dare share. :)

juliana, at least it's a family secret where no one goes to jail.

Thom, doesn't it make you wish you could have a party line for about a week? Just to see what was going on in the neighborhood.

Susan....think pecan pie. ;) Although it was a misunderstanding on my part.

Map, when I was a kid I was fascinated by the mere thought of scones. Being the imaginative kid I was though, I envisioned this delicate little ice cream cone shaped goodies, filled with jam. One of our English ladies brought some to lunch and little kid me was saddened to learn they resembled Mom's Sunday dinner biscuits. ;) [I know, that word has a totally different meaning where you are..just consider it Sunday scones].

Skald: I think there were only 3 families on ours but that one nosy old biddy would try to pick up the phone and listen in!

Quilly, you know little girls think Mom is perfect. That she would "borrow" a recipe... ;)

RP: wonder if Miss Shocked kept on using the recipe? ;)

Ah Larry, am I letting my age show? Then again, I do love weird words. And I love visiting your blog!